The AF56 are not just an improvement over the AF45 in design and comfort, but also, and mainly, in Sound. They offer a much bigger and very lively sound with better overall balance.

Not unlike the AF45 model, the bass is very dominating. But this time, the AF56 offer a better achieved low end giving more room to the rest of the frequencies to play their part. The bass is really huge and surrounding, very engaging indeed. In terms of quantity alone, these are even with the 45's, a large amount of bass everywhere, but in comparison, these are more focused into the sub-bass regions rather than mid-bass. Compared to the ATH-CKM500, the AF56 still have more mid-bass kick, while the Audio Technica manage to reach deeper. As for quality there's no complaining here; it's tighter, faster and much more controlled. Full bodied with excellent texture and well layered.

Climbing to the midrange, they may not be the main attraction and the sole reason to get the AF56, but within the AF line, the midrange is clear and well detailed. Not necessarily recessed, but more distant compared to the highs, let alone the lows. As for vocals, they have a more neutral position, drier and colder in nature, and just a tad veiled on heavier tracks. Male voices carry more weight from the upper-bass, while female voices are brighter and a bit edgy at times due to added enhanced treble.

As for the highs, they are more balanced together with the lows, especially when compared to the AF45 which offered a much smoother and forgiving upper-end. Treble is more emphasized, crispy and well extended, full of energy and a bit harsher with brighter music. EDM, Techno,Trance and similars really shine with these. Overall clarity is good and it is not hard to pick up small details, but can't match the CNT driver based phones such as the CKN-70 and FXD-80, but at least are smoother and easier to listen than those.

The AF56's are capable of producing a tight, punchy and defined bass with fairly smooth and crisp highs. The overall performance of these headphones with 13mm dynamic drivers could make you impressed, especially at this price point (~$70).

Style and music have always slow-danced with each other. The AF56 Series with Microphone celebrates style and amazing talent, boasting incredible bass presence perfectly balanced with top end chime and style that will make you feel as authentic as the artist you're listening to. AF 56 Series with Microphone product features: Custom voiced 13mm dynamic driver for superb detail across the dynamic range. With noise isolating in-ear design, for up to 23db noise attenuation. The Cordura braided cable's conductivity have been made as a twisted set, which enhances the cables resistance to electromagnetic interference. Creating a quieter cable. We've split the mic from button for better voice transmission during conversations, so you only need to say it once to be heard. You'll get 4 sets of silicon ear tips that mold to your ears for better isolation therefore better sound. The AF 56 Series with Microphone comes with a durable storage tin with plush felt lining for roadworthy protection for your buds. Audiofly headphones are designed by musicians for the music purist. Never miss a beat.